IIFA 2025 Honors 'Laapataa Ladies' with 10 Awards, Sparks Debate Over Acting Wins

The Silver Jubilee edition of the IIFA Awards celebrated in Jaipur saw 'Laapataa Ladies' dominate, while Kartik Aaryan and Nitanshi Goel's acting wins faced public criticism.

'Laapataa Ladies,' directed by Kiran Rao, emerged as the biggest winner at IIFA 2025, securing 10 awards including Best Film and Best Director.
Kartik Aaryan won Best Actor for his performance in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,' while Nitanshi Goel claimed Best Actress for her role in 'Laapataa Ladies.'
Some fans and netizens expressed dissatisfaction with the acting awards, arguing that other nominees like Katrina Kaif and Yami Gautam were more deserving.
The awards ceremony featured notable performances from Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Kareena Kapoor, and Kartik Aaryan, with a tribute to Raj Kapoor by Kareena Kapoor.
Other major winners included Raghav Juyal for Best Negative Role ('Kill') and Ravi Kishan for Best Supporting Actor ('Laapataa Ladies').